January 2020 HHA Parent News Magazine

HAMPSTEAD HILL ACADEMY

PARENT NEWS MAGAZINE

JANUARY, 2020

HHA CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS AT THE
WINTER COMMUNITY ARTS NIGHT

Welcome to Hampstead Hill Academy!

Note from Principal Hornbeck

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ― Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As 2020 begins, administrators and teachers want to thank you for sending your child to HHA and for helping make our
school great. School is about learning, dreaming and getting ready for the next grade, high school, college and
eventually a good job. It is also about motivating each other to do our very best. The best teachers and students work
and learn at HHA, and we are grateful to have your family be a part of our family.

King’s Day is fast approaching. His message of freedom, non-violence and justice resonate today as, in volatile times,
we seek peace abroad, economic security at home and kindness in our neighborhoods and schools. In the New Year,
we hope for just and fair police enforcement and new answers and leaders to address the murders and shootings in
Baltimore City. We hope for sensible and humane immigration enforcement that targets dangerous criminals and
permits families to live, work, and attend church and school in peace. We hope the work of the Kirwan Commission
and Strong Schools Maryland will be fully funded by the Maryland General Assembly. We hope for more space to
increase the numbers of HHA families and thus expand our wonderful school. Finally, we hope that the New Year
brings you and yours joy, peace and love. Happy 2020!

Principal
Matt Hornbeck

Hampstead Hill Academy Vision Statement
500 South Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Hampstead Hill seeks to be a safe, nurturing, diverse,
family-friendly neighborhood school with rigorous,
410.396.9146 tel. 410.396.3637 fax effective academic programs and exciting, engaging
www.hha47.org extracurricular activities. We believe all parents
want the same thing for their children: more and
Matt Hornbeck, Principal [email protected] better opportunities for college and career. We
John Paz, Assistant Principal [email protected] believe in the importance of the arts, and we want
Cassandra Bailey, Assistant Principal [email protected] our students to be great communicators, listeners
and writers. Our students will be forward thinkers,
Hampstead Hill Academy is operated by the Baltimore persistent, responsible, caring, dependable and
Curriculum Project, a local nonprofit organization celebrating healthy members of the greater community.
more than a decade of service and student learning in
Baltimore. Mission Statement

Laura Doherty, President Hampstead Hill Academy is a neighborhood public
[email protected] charter school that exists to educate children living
John McGill, Director of Academic Affairs in both our attendance area and throughout
[email protected] Baltimore City. Our talented staff uses research-
www.baltimorecp.org based curriculum to develop and implement rigorous
lesson plans that continuously raise the academic
HHA Parent News Magazine is published monthly for the bar for our students. Our whole school community is
families and community of Hampstead Hill Academy dedicated to working together to challenge our
students to succeed in a fair, consistent, just and
Editor Publisher joyful learning environment.
Geraldine Swann Matt Hornbeck
Director of Community Outreach Principal

Magazine contributors:
HHA staff

Club coordinators
Community Organizations

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH What’s Inside…

 1/2, PTO Tutti Gusti Night 3 pm Top News Stories page 3
 1/7, HHA Middle School for Your Child 5 pm
 1/9, Strong Schools Meeting 3:15 pm  Current HHA information along with
 1/10, Middle School Dance 4:30 pm upcoming events
 1/13, Padres Unidos/Parents United 8 am
 1/13, Group Tour 8:30 am News from the Teams page 5
 1/13, PTO Meeting 6 pm
 1/15, School Family Council Meeting 3 pm  What your child is doing in class along
 1/17, PTO Happy Hour 6 pm with resource, enrichment and ESOL
 1/20, School Closed – Martin Luther King Day information
 1/23, Parent Meeting Winter MCAP Tutoring 5 pm
 1/23, Student Celebration Night 5:30 pm Club/Activities News page 11
 1/24, School Closed – Professional Development
 1/24, Midnight Madness for Middle School Students 6:30 pm  Updates and announcements for the
 1/27, LGP Deadline for Quarter 2 many clubs offered at HHA
 1/31, LGP Recognition Ceremony 8:10 am
Family Information page 13

 Issues important to our parents on a
variety of subjects

PTO News page 17

 News from the Parent/Teacher
Organization at HHA

Let Us Know What You are
Thinking page 18

 Use this form for any question,
comment, concern or suggestion you
may have

A COMPLETE CALENDAR OF ALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH MAY BE FOUND
ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE NEWS MAGAZINE.

DON’T BE DANGEROUS!

Our students are in danger when any car double parks or stops to let children out
in the middle of the road, especially on the other side of the road in front of the
school. Stopping in the middle of the road impedes traffic and results in cars
swerving around the parked car, which causes an incredibly dangerous situation
and puts our children at risk. There have been several close calls reported online
and to HHA. Not only is double parking illegal and subject to an immediate $252
fine, but the injured child, their family, and the person who did not see the child
dart out into traffic would be traumatized by this incident. Just don’t do it! Please
park your car and walk to drop off and pick up your child.

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TOP NEWS STORIES

HHA IS THE TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL FOR A
2ND YEAR IN A ROW!

Hampstead Hill Academy is the top performing elementary school and top performing middle school in
the City for the second year in a row, and we are a diverse, neighborhood school not a magnet school!
We are now a very high four star-rated school (just 2.3 points away from 5 stars). Our elementary school
is rated better than 73% of schools in the whole state and our middle school is rated better than 93% of
the schools in the state. Congratulations to staff and students for their hard work in achieving this
remarkable accomplishment! Go HHA!

GET YOUR FAMILY BACK INTO THE GROOVE

After a busy and hopefully relaxing holiday season, we return to the comfort of routine. Please make certain that your child gets back on a good
sleep schedule and arrives at school by 8 am each day ready to learn. As a reminder, 2nd quarter grades close Thursday, January 23rd. Parents
should ask their children and their teachers if there is any missing or need to complete assignments before the quarter closes. You can contact a
staff member at the school phone number or by e-mail. HHA e-mail addresses are online at https://hha47.org/staff-contact-roster/.

STRONG SCHOOLS MARYLAND IN ACTION AT HHA

Maryland is falling behind other states as our country is losing ground internationally. Maryland has the potential to be the best system in the
country, but the indicators are moving in the wrong direction. In the most recent NAEP test, Maryland students fell to 23rd in reading and math and
29th in science. Even more shocking, when we compare students with similar backgrounds across the nation, Maryland falls to 37th. Even more
disheartening, Maryland is the only state to see 4th and 8th grade test scores drop in reading and math. Additionally, by the state's own report,
Maryland public schools are underfunded by at least $2.9 billion annually. This funding gap comes out to an average of $2 million per school. With
a gap this large, students and families have experienced the cutting of classes, the elimination of teachers, and the unwillingness to invest in critical
programs such as pre-kindergarten or career and technical education classes. Maryland can and must do better, but we are facing new challenges
since the last time we updated the funding formula. HHA’s “Team of Ten” meets monthly after school to learn about the needs and costs
associated with building a world-class public education system and advocate for all of the Kirwan recommendations to be fully funded. Want to be
a part of the work or just write a letter to your elected official? We need you! Contact HHA’s SSM Leader Leana Houser at [email protected]
for more information.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY NEED-BASED FFG
OF SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Schools are closed Monday, January 20th in recognition of the life HHA students will receive a limited number of income-eligible after
and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remember, Dr. King’s day care scholarships to attend Fitness, Fun, and Games. Scholarships
is a “day on, not a day off.” There are volunteer and service are for students not currently enrolled in FFG. Students in the
opportunities throughout the Baltimore metro area. This is a great aftercare program receive academic programming, homework time,
day for HHA middle school students to meet their LGP service outdoor active play time a snack and dinner. The program begins at
learning requirements for 2nd quarter and add to the hours they will 2:40 pm and concludes at 5:30 pm. Parents pick up their child at
need to graduate from high school. Here are some nearby MLK Day school. If you are interested in a need-based scholarship, please see
of Service opportunities: https://civicworks.com/programs/mlk-day- Ms. Swann for an application.
service/ and [email protected].
COPPERMINE SCHOLARSHIPS
GROUP TOUR AT HHA AVAILABLE

Spread the word to family, friends and neighbors – HHA is hosting a A limited number of income-eligible scholarships to attend the
group tour Monday, January 13th at 8:30 am for prospective school Coppermine afterschool camp at DuBurns Arena are available. Staff
families. This is a time to stop in and hear about the school and to from this premium sports camp, pick up students at 2:40 pm at
see our students learning. To reserve a space, please contact school. However, there is no return trip. Parents must pick up at
Geri Swann at [email protected] or call 410.396. 9146. DuBurns Arena. Special thanks to Mark Larkin of Coppermine for
making these scholarships available. Please see Ms. Swann for
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE YOU ARE INVITED TO STUDENT
LOTTERY AND PRE- CELEBRATION NIGHT!
KINDERGARTEN
Please join us Thursday, January 23rd from
Spread the word to family and friends that applications for the 5:30-7:30 pm for Student Celebration Night. This is an
lottery and pre-kindergarten are available at HHA. The lottery is evening for parent/teacher conferences to discuss
held for students at all grade levels who do not live in the zoned your child’s individual academic success and/or
area for the school. If you do not live in this area and would like for challenges. Our teachers want to meet with every
your child to attend HHA, you can pick up an application at school or family. Therefore, these conferences are not just to
visit this link https://hha47.org/admissions/. The lottery will take discuss concerns, but to share the great things your
place Tuesday, February 11th at 3 pm. child is doing at school.

HEALTH, FITNESS AND This event will also feature an information-based
WELLNESS EVENTS AT HHA Health and Wellness Fair. Detailed information
regarding this evening will be sent home shortly.
HHA is having two upcoming health, fitness and wellness events, and
we are hoping you can help. The first event will be held on Thursday, NO PETS PLEASE!
January 23rd from 5:30-7:30 pm during Student Celebration Night
and would be an information-based Health and Wellness Fair. You A reminder that pets are strictly prohibited on school property! If
would be given a table in the school gymnasium to provide you or a neighbor walks by with a pet on the way to or from the
information for parents (and families, but the primary audience park, that is fine. You may not bring your pet to drop off or pick up.
would be parents). Visuals, pamphlets and a small interactive display Some students are scared or allergic to some pets, which is why this
would be perfect. rule is in place.

The second event will be held on Wednesday, March 25th from 5:30- STAFF HOLIDAY DINNER
7:30 pm and this event will be more fitness-based. We are looking
for fitness instructors who would be interested in leading a group of A great time was had by all at The Capital Grille on Pratt Street
parents AND children in a fitness activity. If you have any questions during HHA’s annual staff holiday dinner. Special thanks to HHA
or are looking for more information, please reach out to Katie parent and Capital Grille chef Martin Gonzalez for making the
Vincent at [email protected]. evening possible. Please keep the Capital Grille in mind for your
family celebrations. The food and service are amazing!

THANK YOU TO LOVELYARNS

Thank you so much to Melissa Salzman and her team of knitters for donating 200 hand-
made knitted hats to the students at Hampstead Hill Academy. Ms. Salzman is the
owner of Lovelyarns located on Falls Road in Hampden. She gives back to the
community by recruiting knitters to make warm winter hats for students in elementary
school. Thanks to the effort of Margaret Akselrod, a part-time speech therapist at HHA,
hats were made for our third and fourth grade students. We are fortunate to have help
from our community. Thank you to everyone who made these hats possible for our
students.

T. ROWE PRICE PARTNERS WITH HHA

We are delighted to partner with T. Rowe Price again this year to continue to bring the
“Big Brothers Big Sisters Beyond School Walls” program to HHA. About 20 third grade
students are each paired with a T. Rowe Price Associate who serves as a mentor over a
three year period. Twice a month our students travel to T. Rowe’s Pratt Street building
to enjoy financial literacy lessons and activities with their “Bigs” as well as a tasty lunch.
Many thanks to Ms. German for nurturing and facilitating this partnership.

https://www.facebook.com/HampsteadHillAcademy HHA students enjoy playing outside and keeping
warm with their new handmade winter hats

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NEWS FROM THE TEAMS

PREK

Ms. Klenk and Ms. Kaminaris: Welcome back from winter break and thank you to all parents who attended or donated food items for the winter
holiday celebration. Everyone had a great time reading the Gingerbread Man and decorating gingerbread houses with their family. In January,
students will learn about winter animals, with a focus on their habitats such as the arctic and tundra. They will also begin the math unit on
numbers 6-10. By the end of the unit, students should be able to recognize numbers 6-10, count sets of 6-10 items, compare sets of different
quantities, and count in different configurations (circle, straight line and array). Just a reminder that throughout the winter months students will
go outside twice a day, weather permitting. Students do not stay inside because it is cold (unless it is extreme cold). It is important your child
brings winter gear that will keep him/her comfortable outside twice a day for about 20 minutes. The permission slip and money for the aquarium
field trip is due on Friday, January 10th. The trip date is Friday, January 17th. Thank you for your support!

Prek students show off their Ugly Sweaters as part of a Pennies for Patients fundraiser

KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Maciel, Ms. Wallis and Ms. LaBella: Students will read about fairytales and
folktales, the 5 senses and problem solving. They will also practice number
bonds and counting as well as addition and subtraction facts. Additionally, they
will get ready to celebrate the 100th day of school. Please keep reading with
your child every night and don't forget to look at the daily homework charts.
Also, help your child be independent by having your child practice zipping a
coat, buttoning, tying shoes and problem solving. Another way to help your
child with independence is to give your child jobs to do around the house. As a
reminder, students have recess everyday so please dress your child accordingly!

GRADE 1

Ms. Bierley, Ms. Clary and Ms. Douglas: Students have been doing various

writing projects and are making huge gains in their writing skills. They have also

continued to learn about astronomy and will create their own planet using the

concepts they have learned. On January 17th, students will have their in-class

Audubon experience. Ask your child about adaptation artistry to find out about An upper grade student spends time doing paired
their experience. Students also enjoyed visiting the Highlandtown Train

Garden. Although there was a scheduling mix up, students had a great time at reading with a kindergarten student

the fire station. Please remember to send a healthy snack to school each day

with your child. If you would like to make donations, please see your child’s teacher for suggestions. Also, children go outside each day for recess.

Make sure your child comes to school dressed warm and is able to fasten their own coats. Your child’s coat, sweater, gloves and hats should be

labeled with their names. Even when the temperatures are low, the exercise and fresh air are important.

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GRADE 2 1st grade students recently had the opportunity to explore a fire station

Ms. Bonner, Ms. Weber and Ms. Smith: The students had a
great time seeing Frosty the Snowman at Goucher College.
They also enjoyed their walk to see the train garden at the
Highlandtown fire station. In Core Knowledge, students have
been learning about Ancient Greek Civilizations. This includes
learning about where and how the ancient Greeks lived, the
Gods of Olympus and the start of the Olympic Games. The
students are now looking forward to their in-class Audubon
experience on January 30th. Ask your child about the “Birding
Beat” to learn about their experience. Make sure your child is
completing homework each night, and please check your child's
agenda book and folder for important information. Also,
remember to send a healthy snack to school each day.
Although donations of snacks are appreciated, children like to
eat their own snack. As a reminder, the children go outside
each day for recess. Make sure your child comes to school
dressed warm and is able to fasten their own coats. Please
make sure your child’s coat, sweater, gloves and hat are labeled
with their names. Even when the temperatures are low, the
exercise and fresh air are important.

GRADE 3

Reading – Ms. Kaplan: Students continue to work on reading
fluency and comprehension skills. Some students are reading
about a boy named Leonard who becomes an inventor, and
other students are reading about Angela and Al's adventures.
Since reading homework is assigned nightly, please make sure
that your student is completing this work. Please reach out to
Ms. Kaplan at [email protected] if you have any
questions or concerns!

Language/Social Studies - Ms. Sparwasser: Students will
continue to write longer narratives up to two paragraphs. In
social studies, they will study civics and leadership and work on
a portfolio piece on how to run a society stranded on a desert
island.

Math - Ms. Knudsen: Some students have started a 2nd grade students had fun on Ugly Sweater Day

measurement unit. In this unit, students are converting various

measurements and adding and subtracting these conversions.

Other students are mastering the steps to long division, and all students now have a

"PRODIGY" account (an online math game). Please allow your child to play to practice

math skills.

GRADE 4

Reading – Ms. Schultz: Some students are reading a text titled Buck, and other students
are reading The Prince and The Pauper. All students are challenged to answer
comprehension questions and respond to text in writing each day. If you have any
questions or concerns about your child, please reach out by phone or e-mail to
Ms. Schultz at [email protected].

Language/Social Studies - Ms. Costello: Students are currently learning how to explain
why different arguments are faulty. In addition, they are learning how to create
summary sentences that capture the main idea of several longer sentences. In social
studies, students just completed their cumulative test on units 1-4. After winter break,
they will begin science.

3rd grade students learned about sea life during
a recent visit from Aqua Partners at the
National Aquarium

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Math – Mr. Pratta: Students will begin Unit 5 which covers a wide spectrum of measurement skills. Students will begin to explore measurement
conversions while further developing their understanding of fractions.

GRADE 5

Reading – Ms. Pelligrini: Some classes will study Greek mythology and are reading Persephone. Students will continue to work on comprehension
and defending their thinking using text evidence. Other classes will continue their novel study with Walk Two Moons. These students will also
work on explanatory writing and responding to literature.

Language/Science – Ms. Ruppenthal: Students have completed the second test for the language program. They will now continue to learn skills
that develop their writing ability. They will also identify and correct general statements by including more specific details, and will use outline
diagrams to identify inaccurate and misleading claims. Additionally, students will continue to work with parts of speech. They will rewrite
sentences so that they begin with the part that tells “when”, and they will advance their understanding of antonyms and synonyms. In science,
students will continue to learn concepts from Unit 2; the Earth and Sun. They have nearly completed the first two investigations, and will get ready
to do the third investigation which focuses on the Earth's atmosphere. Students are going to use models and visual displays to investigate the
properties of air and describe the atmosphere. They will also collect, organize, and interpret weather data. All of these steps of the investigation
are important as students develop an understanding of how and why the Earth is constantly changing.

Math – Ms. O’Connor: Students are learning about fractions. They just learned how to create equivalent fractions using a variety of strategies,
drawing models and finding them numerically. They have done a great job with this challenging topic. Next, they will learn about how to add and
subtract mixed numbers, and will complete a portfolio project about fractions.

GRADE 6

Humanities – Mr. Farber: Students are currently at work on their National History Day projects,
which are due on January 23rd. They are beginning to wrap up their research and works cited list
and will soon start to actually create their websites or exhibits. Students will also complete the
books they have been reading for homework, Walk Two Moons or Romeo and Juliet.

Math – Ms. Kleine: Students will continue to work in the Expressions and Equations unit. In this
unit, students will learn about variables and how to logically reason with finding unknown
quantities. They will also learn the basics of solving one step equations, as well as build a
conceptual understanding of what it means to balance an equation. In addition, they will practice
representing real world situations mathematically.

Science – Ms. Poole: Students have successfully completed the first unit on physics, with a focus
on light. Point to an object and ask your student how we see the object. Students should be able
to give detailed explanations on how light interacts with various objects and how light gives the
world color. They have also learned various “mind blowing” facts throughout the unit. Ask your
student to share some of these with you. The next unit is the Life Science unit. In this unit,
students will explore the question: Where have all the creatures gone?

GRADE 7

Language Arts – Ms. Locke-Jones: Students are learning the geography and culture of Africa, and
are researching primary and secondary sources for their National History Day topics. They are
excited to show off their work on January 23rd.

Math – Mr. White: Students will start the Ratios and Proportional Relationships unit. They will 6th grade students cleaned the pond
work with complex fractions, calculate unit rates from graphs, tables and equations and identify in Patterson Park during
and represent proportional relationships. Nature Exploration class

Science – Ms. Petruzzelli: Students will complete a project to finish the unit Why Do Some Things
Stop While Others Keep Going? This project will have students draw a model showing kinetic,
gravitational, sound, elastic, chemical and electrical energies. After the completion of this project,
they will start the unit What's Going On Inside My Body?

GRADE 8

Language Arts – Ms. Kosmer: Students are getting so close to the end of National History Day! The students have finished the research portion of
their project and now are working on constructing their presentation on a tri-fold board or on a website. They will have a completed an annotated
bibliography and a process paper that will be shared with the judges. The project is due on January 17th with the judging will take place on
January 23rd.

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Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 – Ms. Luthers: In Pre-Algebra, students are concluding the second unit by solving systems of equations in three ways:
graphing, elimination and substitution. Next, they will begin the functions unit, and learn how to define a function, how to create a function, and
how functions appear in the real-world. Ask your student about solving systems by graphing.

In Algebra 1, students will begin the unit Extension of Linear Concepts. In this unit, students will apply their understanding from the functions unit.
They will extend this understanding to piecewise functions, systems of equations, and graphing inequalities in real-world situations. Ask your
student about the pet store problem.

Science – Mr. Lohrman: Students recently completed a research project to make a class periodic table. They will now begin to prepare for the
MISA science test in March.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH

6:30 PM - MIDNIGHT

Purpose: A night at school where all 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in a Midnight Madness event. This will be a time where
students get to celebrate the completion of their National History Day Project and also participate in team building activities and events. This is a
great mid-year bonding experience for students who have worked hard during the month of January and have met the criteria to attend.
The criteria to attend is:

 80% Dojo average from Tuesday December 10, 2019 - January 23, 2020, no suspensions and 0-1 detentions.

LEADERS GO PLACES

Leaders Go Places motivates students to reach rigorous academic goals. Over 80% of our students had a 3.0 GPA or higher for the 1st Quarter.
What makes LGP truly special is the motivation it provides students to be citizens beyond the classroom. It is important to get good grades, and it
is equally important to give back to your community. Middle school students have done this in a big way this holiday season. The Open Doors Club
collected gender neutral toys then joined other schools from around the city to wrap the gifts and send to organizations that support kids and
families. Over 150 toys were given to the Bea Gaddy Family Center. The Builders Club held a fundraiser allowing young students to paint holiday
mugs. Students then went shopping to buy over $1,000 worth of toys to donate to the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital. Other students
have assisted at Fitness, Fun, and Games after school, and some have written letters to children fighting cancer. Others have tutored younger
students, and some have removed trash from Patterson Park. Our students are making an impact in our community and learning to live out the
promise to “contribute to the common good.” During the 1st Quarter alone, students completed over 1,800 hours of community service. This is
what leadership is all about.

Middle school students helped with the Pennies for Patients fundraiser and the Gender Neutral Toy Drive

All lost and found items are held for one week only.

Items marked with the student’s name will be returned to the student.
Please come into school as soon as possible to check for any lost items.

Please make sure all of your child’s belongings
are marked with his/her name.

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RESOURCES

ART DRAMA

Ms. Butcher: Students have been getting creative in the art room Mr. Tulloch: With Ms. Durkin on maternity leave, Mr. Cameron
and have been working on many winter projects that were on Tulloch will be the long-term substitute from now until April.
display for the winter art show during the Community Arts Night. Mr. Tulloch (Mr. T) is from New York and is a graduate of St. Johns
They have also created designs for the SQUARE 1 Art Fundraiser. All University. He is very excited to work with HHA students to help
students will be able to participate by drawing a picture that will be them reach their potential in drama. In PreK and kindergarten,
sent home with an order form. Parents can purchase items with students will continue to learn the elements of theatre, including
their child’s art work on it. acting in plays and practicing different movements. In grades 1 - 4,
students are creating story boards and adding dialogue to eventually
MUSIC LESSONS write their own personal plays, and in grades 5 - 8, students will
write poems and short stories to be performed at an open-mic style
Mr. Garner: Music students will start the year with new music and a class at the end of each phase. Mr. Tulloch can be reached at
renewed focus on fundamentals. Scales and rhythm will be a large [email protected].
proponent of this month’s work as well as reading through new
music. Beginners will continue to push through their respective FOOD FOR LIFE
books and work on new rhythms and notes.
Ms. Demas: PreK and kindergarten students are tasting beans, peas
PHYSICAL EDUCATION and making bean mosaics from dried beans. Grade 1 students are
learning how to classify foods into the 5 food groups on MyPlate,
Mr. Edwards: Grade PreK -2 students will be work on transitional and grade 3 students are learning how to use measuring spoons and
locomotor movements and kicking form. Grades 3-5 students will combine herbs to create tasty mixes to flavor popcorn. Grade 5 and
work on invasion and escape games, and middle school students will 7 students are tasting and describing 10 different herbs and
learn about and play volleyball. preparing a variety of foods featuring those herbs, ranging from
pesto, roasted potatoes, salsa Fresca and dill pickles.

NATURE EXPLORATION

Ms. Riorda: Elementary students are learning about how animals prepare and adapt to the changing seasons. They are exploring hibernation,
migration, camouflage and different animal defenses. They are learning through books, videos, games and projects. Middle school students are
exploring properties of water, specifically cohesion, adhesion, buoyancy and surface tension. The student's big project is to build a raft from
materials found in the park that can carry a certain load. These vessels will be tested for buoyancy on the final day in the Patterson Pond Boat
Lake. Please make sure your student comes to school dressed for the weather as many of the activities are done out in nature.

Middle school students test their floatation vessels for buoyancy

PARENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE SCHOOL FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15TH AT 3 PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Ms. Burt Grade PreK – 4: Students are identifying different food groups and exploring why it's
important to eat balanced meals. Grade 1 and 2 students are designing comic books about a
community helper/hero of their choice. They are discussing why it is important to know who can
help when needed. Grade 3 and 4 students are creating anti-bullying campaign posters to be
implemented in the school. They are identifying important ways in which they can be allies to
friends in need.

Mr. Cobb Grade 5 – 8: The 2nd Quarter health and wellness topic is Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco.
Students are learning about various substances, the risks and rates of addiction, as well as taking a
closer look at the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping. Volunteers from the Baltimore City Health
Department are coming into class to lead lessons about tobacco awareness and prevention. At the
end of the unit, students will create visual representations of the pressures that can push a teen
into the world of substance abuse and the consequences that can follow. If you were unable to
attend the parent information session about the 3rd Quarter sexual health curriculum, feel free to
email Mr. Cobb.

LIBRARY Students in health class are
learning about tobacco use and the
Ms. Kannam: Grade PreK–3 students continue to celebrate the diversity in our school community dangers of addiction from members
by reading Native American folktales and award-winning books featuring African American authors
and characters. Grade 4-8 students now have coded for over 400 hours. Congratulations to all the of the Baltimore City
students! To celebrate these accomplishments, a Cyber Security expert from the Maryland National Health Department
Guard visited a 6th grade class to present "Hour of Code" certificates, explain the connections to
current courses of math, science and writing to attain jobs in the ever-growing cyber sector. Please
encourage your students to check out books every day. This library is open before and after
school as well as during the school day.

ENRICHMENT NEWS

Ms. Guitian, Ms. Burt and Ms. Rice: During the second half of the school year, many GAL
students will embark upon a personal 'Passion Project.' After choosing a subject of interest,
students will develop a driving question that impels them to research and explore their topic in
depth. Finally, students will choose a format for sharing their findings with the community.
Students LOVE doing passion projects! Not only are they fun, but they empower students to
take charge of their own learning, stimulate creative thought, and provide students with tools
for life-long learning.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Ms. Shaffer: January 4th is World Braille Day! World Braille Day celebrates the birth of Louis

Braille, inventor of the reading and writing system used by millions of blind and partially

sighted people all over the globe. Though not a public holiday in any country, World Braille

Day provides an opportunity for teachers, charities and non-government organizations to raise

awareness about issues facing the blind and the importance of continuing to produce works in

Braille, providing the blind with access to the same reading and learning opportunities as the

sighted. A Cyber Security expert from the Maryland

ESOL DEPARTMENT NEWS National Guard visited a 6th grade class to
talk about the high interest in

Ms. Bailin, Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Hicks and Mr. LaBarr: Starting the week of January 8th, ESOL cyber security
students will take the ACESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is a secure, large-

scale English language proficiency assessment administered to grade kindergarten - 8 students who have been identified as English Language

Learners (ELLs). It is given annually to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assesses each of the four

language domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Testing schedules have been sent to your child’s homeroom teacher. Please make

sure that your student is well-rested, has breakfast, and is on time for school to ensure that they are prepared to take this assessment.

Uniform Items - If your child borrowed a uniform item, please send it back as soon as possible. We
need those items to be available for other students that may need a change of clothes. We also are

accepting gently worn uniform pieces only. Please bring the items to the office.

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CLUB/ACTIVITIES NEWS

As a reminder, students will not be permitted to join two clubs that meet on the same day.

BUILDERS CLUB

The Hampstead Hill Builders Club has been very busy is December. The club hosted an afternoon paint event to raise money for the University of
Maryland Hospital’s Child Life Center. Seventy children painted snowman mugs and had a marvelous time. If you missed this awesome event, look
for another paint afternoon to take place. The club members took the money and went shopping at Target and bought $1,000 worth of items for
the hospitals wish list. Many kids who are spending time in the hospital over the holidays will benefit from these events. The first Pennies for
Patients fund raiser was an Ugly Sweater Day. The money raised will go towards our year-long goal to reach $100,000 total money raised for
Leukemia and Lymphoma. Finally, the members visited Future Care Nursing Center and spent time with the residents making crafts and spreading
holiday cheer.

Students paint their snowman mugs as part of the Pennies for Patients
fundraiser. All of the mugs completed are shown above.

CULINARY ARTS CLUB

Culinary Arts Club for grades 3-5 will begin February 4th. Students in this club will learn how to cook foods from around the world and prepare and
serve the food for International Night, Tuesday, March 10th. If your child is interested in participating, please email Ms. Demas at
[email protected]. Please note that in order to participate, the student may not be in any other clubs that take place on Tuesdays from
2:45-4 pm.

DIVERSITY CLUB

Diversity Club will continue to meet on Wednesdays. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join the
club. Hope you will continue to support us and our initiatives in this year.

STEAM

The next session of STEAM Club begins Tuesday, January 7th. Permission slips have been sent
home to those students who have been selected to participate. Please email Ms. Burt at
[email protected] with any questions.

EMERGING SCHOLARS

Grade 2 students are learning about area and perimeter. Using area, they designed their own
game boards to use with catapults and cotton balls. Grade 3 students continue to persevere
through difficult engineering challenges. During the last class, they built cars with a set of
materials and very little direction. They each did a great job! Grade 4 students have completed
their planet travel brochures and are moving on to learn about Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (ADDRESS 3rd grade Emerging Scholar builds a
AND TELEPHONE) UPDATED IN THE MAIN OFFICE. car with materials and very few
directions

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GIRLS ON THE RUN

Registration for Girls on the Run Spring 2020 session will be open January 13-26, with the lottery held
January 27th. A mandatory parent meeting will be held during Student Celebration Night at HHA on
January 23rd (with registration assistance if needed). The season will begin on February 3rd, with
practices held on Mondays and Wednesdays 2:40-4 pm. The season-ending 5k will take place in Druid
Hill Park on April 26th. Please reach out to Coach Amanda Smith at [email protected] with
any questions or concerns! GIRLS ON THE RUN…SO MUCH FUN!

OPEN DOORS MOVES TO TUESDAYS

The Open Doors Club is on the move! Starting in January, the Open Doors Club will meet on Tuesdays.
With the exception of the April dates, meetings run from 2:50-4 pm. The two meetings in April,
dedicated to our signature event, National Day of Silence, will likely run past 4 pm. Those times will
be communicated via our Remind app. Open Doors is tentatively scheduled to meet on January 14
and 28, February 11 and 25, March 10 and 24, April 14 and 16, and May 12 and 26. The Open Doors club is open to any student in grade 6 -8
interested in making our school a safer place for all kids, including those who may identify as LGBTQIA+. Please reach out to Mr. Plunk, Ms. Poole
or Ms. Durkin for more information.

GREEN LEADERS SNACK SALE

On Tuesday, November 26th, Audubon’s middle school Green Leaders
planned and executed a bake sale raising $327 for #teamtrees! Thanks to
their entrepreneurial spirit, #teamtrees will plant 327 trees, which will
provide habitat and absorb carbon. Go Green Leaders!

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Having fun at the Park House! Middle school students in the after school Living Classrooms Program at the
Park House had a chance to go ice skating and meet Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens

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LEGO CLUB COORDINATOR NEEDED
CONTACT MS. SWANN AT [email protected]

FOR DETAILS

FAMILY INFORMATION

THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES

 40% of the school year is done
 72 of our 180 student days are completed
 There are approximately 84 school days left until our

3-8 grade students take the MCAP Assessment in
reading and math beginning Tuesday, May 12th.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for grades 3 to 8 – May 12 – June 2
Report Cards – 2/3 (2nd Quarter), 4/16 (3rd Quarter), Last Day of School (4th Quarter)

Please put these dates on your calendar and be sure NOT to plan activities outside of school on test days!
Remember, scores on the tests help decide whether students move on to the next grade.

What Does the MCAP
Look Like for Your
Child?

Spend some time learning about this new state assessment for your child at the Maryland State Department of
Education at http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DAAIT/Assessment/index.aspx

KNOW THE NO’S

 No gum at school. It is distracting and prevents students from reading aloud clearly.
 No smoking in or around school property. This is against the law on school property.
 No double parking or idling at drop-off and pickup. Double parking creates a dangerous situation, and you could get a $252

ticket for double parking.
 No crossing in the middle of the street. Cross your child at the corner. Do not encourage your child to get to school by

crossing in the middle of the street! This can be extremely dangerous for your child.
 Please remind your child, especially older children, that ball playing is not allowed in front of the school or on the blacktop

during school arrival and dismissal times. Also, ask them to be mindful of smaller children to avoid accidentally bumping
into them.

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STUDENT ATTENDANCE

HHA is serious about attendance. Our talented staff cannot teach unless students attend school. There is a district-wide focus on student
attendance. Again this year, there will be mandatory hearings at school headquarters for the parents of students with poor attendance. Each

month, the newsletter will include this chart so students and parents can review attendance averages.

Congratulations to the 1st Grade Team for having the highest attendance average for December.
The students in this grade level will have a PTO sponsored pizza party.

December Attendance% Year Attendance%
Grade 95.22% Grade 96.52%
HHA average 97.01% HHA average 96.97%
Grade 1 96.23% Grade 7 96.91%
PreK 95.95% Grade 6 96.91%
Grade 2 95.92% Grade 1 96.72%
Grade 7 Grade 4 96.66%
95.24% Grade 2 96.64%
Grade 6 95.22% Grade 3 96.36%
Grade 4 94.78% PreK 96.08%
Grade 3 94.76% Kindergarten
Grade 5 93.94% 96.06%
Kindergarten 93.72% Grade 8 95.86%
Grade 8 Grade 5

THE SPECTACULAR EXPRESS IS ROLLING ALONG

The Spectacular Express program at HHA is used to recognize students in grades 1-5 for
doing a spectacular act. This may be a random act of kindness, outstanding academic
behavior, being honest and much more. Students who received a train car for the month of
December are:

Baloh, Huxley Gomez-Buezo, Douglas O’Connor, Ashlin
Candia-Garcia, Jazmin Gonzalez-Serrano, Christopher Parr, Daxton
Cano Martinez, Ashley Hernandez-Ramirez, Emily Roldan-Sanchez, Elvin
Castelan, Juliette Holcomb, Urijah Rothstein, Jackson
Connolly, Camden Jordon, Damien Ruano-Pavia, Kolter
Corro-Cruz, Edgar Joslin, Sofia Shah, Bria
Cos, Matison Keola Lee, Delilah Simon, Wallace
Cruz-Gonzalez, Brian Keola-Lee, Nasir Smith, Areanna
Deleon, Alex Knorovsky, Kamryn Sounakhen, Christopher
Desai, Ava McCartney, Quinn Tillman, Drew
England, Steven Melo-Hernadez, Yasmin Zamora-Rojas, Giselle
Fagoaga-Zaraut, Stephanie Morris, Jack Zaragoza-Cardoso, Noemi
Filippou, Ellie Morris, Maya
Gahagan, Fiona Navas-Migueloa, Soledad

Would you like a way to communicate with our diverse HHA community? There is an app called "Say Hi". You can
download this app to your phone and have conversations with non-English speakers. It is very simple to use, and you
will have the means to communicate with any non-English speaking person. The app is free and offers a large variety
of languages.

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NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE Congratulations to
Marcus Rivera for achieving
It might seem like children are too young Principal’s List for 1st Quarter!
to truly know and understand the
opportunity of the fresh start that the New We apologize for not including
Year brings, but Jennifer Kolari, a parent his name in the 1st Quarter list
and child therapist and author of
Connected Parenting, says, "They're in the news magazine.
beginning to be mindful and to understand
others' perspectives. They're doing more independently, and they're starting to
open up to broader goals of how to become their best selves." Now is the
perfect time to work together with your little ones to start new routines and set
resolutions for your child and your entire family. As parents and caregivers, it is
important to set an example for those around you by setting your own
resolutions. Practice what you preach and your children will see the example
you set for them and want to follow in your footsteps. Remember to keep your
resolutions positive! When children see it as a new opportunity to better
themselves daily, they will work harder to accomplish the goals they have set.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

 Set new rules regarding screen time
 Eat well and stay active
 Read more
 Have your child do chores around the house
 Become more involved in your community

Here are some more fun tips for children and families to help them start new healthy habits in the New Year.

 Check out the flyer at the end of the news magazine for suggested child resolutions for the New Year
 Here are some tips and tricks for resolutions specifically related to screen time. https://forcefield.me/new-years-resolutions-kids/

HHA’S 1ST ANNUAL GENDER NEUTRAL TOY AND CLOTHING DRIVE
IS A WRAP!

On Saturday, December 7th, Middle Grades Partnership (MGP) and Open Doors ‘wrapped up’ HHA’s 1st Annual Gender Neutral Toy and Clothing
Drive. These two groups hosted a gift wrapping and pizza social. HHA staff, students, and families donated nearly 150 gifts for kids of all ages.
Additional gifts (approximately 75) were collected by students at Roland Park, Friends School and the Baltimore International Academy. Getting all
of those presents wrapped was an ambitious undertaking, but with DJ Cobb spinning the holiday and contemporary hits, and lots of carbs in the
form of doughnuts, pizza and soda, Open Doors members were able to wrap over 200 gifts in two hours.

In the weeks leading up to the culminating event, members of Open Doors shared morning announcements highlighting some facts about gender
neutral toys and clothing. For example, did you know

* Baby clothes used to be completely gender-neutral? For centuries, all children wore practical white dresses, which could easily be pulled up to
change diapers and bleached when said diapers inevitably exploded. Once colored clothing came into fashion, there was no going back because
manufacturers realized they could make more money by getting parents to buy two sets of clothes.

*Pink used to be considered "a boy color"? A Ladies' Home Journal article in June, 1918 said, "The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and
blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger color, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate
and dainty, is prettier for the girl." Strangely enough, in the wake of World War II, the script was flipped and pink suddenly started being marketed
and sold by fashion brands and retailers as the perfect color for women, while blue was suddenly manly and masculine.

*It costs up to 25% more to clothe a girl than a boy? In a 2018 study by The Independent, two-thirds of parents noticed a kids’ ‘gender pay gap,’
with stores charging more for almost identical items depending on whether it is targeted at girls or boys. The price gap begins when children are as
young as 12 months and continues through adulthood.

*Traditionally masculine toys like blocks and puzzles encourage visual and spatial skills and engage the logical or left side of the brain, while
traditionally feminine toys like doll houses and tea sets encourage communication and social skills and activates the creative right side of the brain.
If children only play with one, then they are missing out on a whole host of skills.

*Toy companies often manufacture the exact same toy to boys and girls differently just by the packaging. Once classically gender-neutral toys are
now being produced in ‘boy’ and ‘girl’ versions: Radio Flyer Wagons, Tinker Toys, Mega Blocks, Fisher-Price stacking rings and everything in
between. Toy companies do this in hopes that families with children of both genders will buy twice the amount of toys.

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So while part of the toy and clothing campaign was purely altruistic, giving back to the community, another part was educational. By shedding light
on some of these injustices and gender stereotypes, we can begin to bring about social change.
For the culminating event, two dozen MGP students from HHA and Friends School worked alongside students/staff representing Gay-Straight-
Alliances (also known as Gender and Sexuality Alliances or GSAs for short) from HHA, Roland Park Elementary-Middle School, and Baltimore
International Academy to wrap and put the finishing touches on the donated presents. Because the items were gender neutral and could go to
children of any gender or gender identity, a color coded bow system was used to identify recommended age level of the gift.
Each GSA chose a service organization to receive their gifts. These organizations include Bea Gaddy Family Centers (recipients of BIA, Friends, and a
portion of HHA’s donations), Baltimore Outreach Project (recipients of RPEMS donations) and the Esperanza Center (recipient of a portion of HHA’s
donations). Once again, on behalf of MGP and Open Doors, we thank the HHA community for their generosity and support with the toy and
clothing drive. We look forward to your support in the years to come!

Thank you to the Middle Grades Partnership and Open Doors for their support in bringing holiday gifts to those in need

What’s happening at HHA? Import the HHA school

calendar to your personal Google calendar. Instructions are
located in the back of the news magazine. You will never have

to say, “I didn’t know this was happening.”

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AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 4TH GRADE PASS

On a recent trip to Fort McHenry, every 4th grade student received the America the Beautiful
4th Grade Pass. The HHA Schmaltz family reports that this pass is great to use. The family
has used the pass at the Red Rocks Canyon in Nevada and at Fort Castillo de San Marcos in
St. Augustine, Florida. The family was able to learn about history and nature and was very
appreciative for the pass. We hope that all HHA families get to use their pass this year and
perhaps even this summer as they are traveling across the country and across the state. The
pass gives a family admission to all national parks. You can use the pass in Harpers Ferry,
Antietam Battle Field, Catoctin Mountain Park and many others. Families can save $6-$30
when using this pass. For more information on this pass, visit
https://www.nationalparks.org/our-work/campaigns-initiatives/every-kid-park.

Thank you to our HHA families The Schmaltz family used the
for your gifts and donations card and saved money at the
Red Rocks Canyon in Nevada
during the holiday season!

PTO NEWS

Upcoming PTO Events Include:

 Tutti Gusti Night - 1/2 3-8pm flyer attached - Join HHA on the first Thursday of each month for a fun dinner out and help PTO raise
money! Tutti Gusti donates 10% of all eat in and carry out orders.

 PTO Meeting – 1/13 - meeting dates have changed to the 2nd Mondays 6pm in the library - Childcare will be available until 7pm.
 Harris Teeter - consider attaching your VIC card to HHA. When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated

to the school that is linked to your VIC card. There are NO LIMITS to how much a school can earn. A huge THANK YOU to all of the
families that linked their Harris Teeter VIC card to HHA. For the 2019-2020 school year, the PTO received a check for $4,677! This is an
amazing way to raise money for HHA by buying Harris Teeter brand items. We encourage you to spread the word to friends and family so
that we can continue our success. Instructions on how to link your card is located at the end of the news magazine.
 Box Tops – flyer attached

Staff and students would like to say thank you to:

The HHA PTO: Sean Morrison, Adrienne Ekas-Mueting, Jim Hanson, Rachel Douglas, Jill
Morrison, Beth Kemmery, Carmelina Mosier, Shallah Graham, Alison Bucklin and Fulya Gursel.
Also, special thanks to Laverne Gilmore, Eva Bazant, Rafael Coven, Stephen Fogleman, Liz
Gebelein, Julie Gochar, Steven Cuellar, Madeleine Williams, Katie Landwehr, Amelia Thomas,
Leana Houser, Veronica Piskor, Anya Cappolla, David O’Connor, Jill Collier and the many
parents who help with various activities throughout the school.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN EACH TIME YOU VOLUNTEER!

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FAMILY FUN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

 Southeast Anchor Library - located at 3601 Eastern Avenue; 410-396-1580, www.prattlibrary.org/locations/southeast/
 Friends of Patterson Park – located at 27 S. Patterson Park Avenue; 410-276-3676, pattersonpark.com/
 Creative Alliance at the Patterson – located at 3134 Eastern Avenue, 410-276-1651, creativealliance.org
 Patterson Park Audubon Center – located at 2901 E. Baltimore Street, 410-558-2473, pattersonpark.audubon.org/
 Please check the back of the news magazine for additional event information!

HHA students show off their new free eyeglasses they received as part of the Vision for Baltimore Program

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!
Hampstead Hill Academy Feedback Form

School Year 2019-2020

Name and contact information if you want a response to your submission:_____________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
I have a_____question_____comment_____concern_____suggestion.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return this form to Ms. Swann.

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From the PTO - Thank you for your

support to HHA and Harris Teeter!

Please link your VIC card to
Hampstead Hill Academy!

Connect your VIC card to our Together in
Education account and HHA earns. There
is no cost to you. When you shop Harris
Teeter brands, a percentage is donated
back to the school(s) your card is linked to.
There are NO LIMITS to how much a school
can earn. VIC cards just have to be
relinked annually. We can link you, friends,
and/or family automatically if you sign up
here:

https://forms.gle/ZiEEmY4k4wTbhoWW7

Alternatively, you can associate your VIC card yourself by going to
your Harris Teeter account every year and linking to school #2488.

https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education

Join Hampstead Hill Academy
and

for
Friends and Family Night Out!

Bring this flyer into Tutti Gusti on
Thursday, January 2nd
from 3-8pm

10% of Food & Drink purchases
(eat-in or carry out) will be donated to

Hampstead Hill Academy PTO

Come enjoy great food as well as a night out!

Gluten-free options available

Tutti Gusti
3100 Fait Ave.Baltimore.21224

410.534.4040
www.tuttigusti.net

Thank you to the following students who clipped box tops in October and November: Alex Pruitt, Ana
Roycroft, Bria Shah, Cecilia Rosa, Elijah Davis, Embrya Lewis, Emmett Bush, Evan Mattox, Gabby
Dobbins, Gavin Fraser, Guiliana Coven, Grace Collier, Grace Fraser, Hannah Goneau, Jack McCartney,
Jack Mattox, Jack Morris, Jayden Payne, Jorge Gonzalez, Jose Molina, Lalo Rosa, Lily Chabot, Lucy Baloh,
Mae Mittenthal, Malcom Davis, Marcus Rivera, Mia & Nadia Cortes, Molli Morrison, Penny Cuellar,
Quinn McCartney, Tessa Morrison, Tyler Kemmery, Zane Webster, Zehra Gursel.

Bring in your clipped Box Tops for Education! Hampstead Hill Academy receives 10 cents per valid or
unexpired clipped box top. Complete the sheet at the back of the newsletter to win a prize! The class
that collects the most box tops in January will win the traveling trophy and a class party (must collect at
least 100 box tops as a class).

Box Tops are now DIGITAL! Download the Box Tops App on your smart phone and scan your receipts.
Designate Hampstead Hill Academy as your school when setting up the app. After scanning a receipt,
you can credit a child and homeroom in the “credit” star at the bottom. The child & homeroom will save
in the “credit” section of the app for all future receipts. Please use the following format: “– 4th – Jake
Timberlake - Pratta” to ensure your child and class receives credit. The app only allows scan receipts up
to 14 days old, so make sure to scan those receipts quickly.

All you have to do is scan – The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly
add cash to HHA’s earnings online. Box Tops for Education regularly provides bonuses in the app such as
double credit for buying more than one product. See the app for more details and a full list of bonuses.

Check out this video for more information on how the new Box Tops App works!
https://youtu.be/Hh94b2BvFK4

Some products will still have the clipped box top – please continue to clip those, send them to school
AND scan your receipt (HHA will receive credit for both!). Some products have only the digital image –
clipping those products will not earn HHA any cash, only scanned receipts for those items will earn
HHA money.

For a full list of participating products, please visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/Participating-
Products-Page

PaperMate Totinos Nature Valley Granola
Annie’s Lysol Cascadian Farm
General Mills Cereals Old El Paso Chex Mix
Cheerios Yoplait Go Gurt & Multipack LaraBar
Pilsbury



Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Children & Teens

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides the following list of ideas for you to talk to your children about trying.

Preschoolers
 I will try hard to clean up my toys by putting them where they belong.
 I will let my parents help me brush my teeth twice a day.
 I will wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating.
 I will learn how to help clear the table when I am done eating.
 I will be friendly to all animals. I will learn how to ask the owners if I can pet their
animal first.
 I will do my best to be nice to other kids who need a friend or look sad or lonely.
 I will talk with my parent or a trusted adult when I need help or am scared.

Kids, 5 to 12 years old
 I will drink reduced-fat milk and water most days. Soda and fruit drinks are only for special times.
 I will take care of my skin by putting on sunscreen before I go outdoors on bright, sunny days. I will try to remember to stay in the shade
whenever possible and wear a hat and sunglasses, especially when I'm playing sports.
 I will try to find a sport (like basketball or soccer) or an activity (like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike) that I like and do
it at least three times a week!
 I will always wear a helmet when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard.
 I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car. I'll sit in the back seat and use a booster seat until I am tall enough to use a lap/shoulder
seat belt.
 I'll try to be friendly to kids who may have a hard time making friends by asking them to join activities such as sports or games.
 I will tell an adult about bullying that I see or hear about to do what I can to help keep school safe for everyone.
 I will keep my personal info safe and not share my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the Internet. Also, I'll
never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer without asking my parent if it is okay.
 I will try to talk with my parent or a trusted adult when I have a problem or feel stressed.
 I promise that I'll do my best to follow our household rules for videogames and internet use.

Kids, 13 years old and older
 I will try to eat two servings of fruit and two servings of vegetables every day. I will drink sodas only at special times.
 I will do my best to take care of my body through fun physical activity and eating the right types and amounts of foods.
 When I have some down time for media, I will try to choose educational, high-quality nonn-violent TV shows and video games that I
enjoy. I will spend only one to two hours each day – at the most – on these activities. I promise to respect out household rules for
videogames and internet use.
 I will do what I can to help out in my community. I will give some of my time to help others, working with community groups or
others that help people in need. These activities will make me feel better about myself and my community.
 When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find helpful ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a
journal or talking about my problem with a parent or friend.
 When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk about my choices with an adult whom I can trust.
 When I notice my friends are struggling, being bullied or making risky choices, I will look for a trusted adultso that we can attempt to find
a way to help.
 I will be careful about whom I choose to date. I will treat the other person with respect and not force them to do something they do not
want to do. I will not use violence. I will expect to be treated the same way in return.
 I will resist peer pressure to try tobacco-cigarettes, drugs, or alcohol. I will also avoid the use of e-cigarettes.
 I agree not to use a cell phone or text message while driving and to always use a seat belt.

HOW-TO: Impyoourrt tpheresHonHaAl Gscohogoloel ccaalleennddaarr to

1 From a web browser, go to:

2 Click on the
+Google Calendar icon

A new “Add calendar” window
will open.

The calendar name is:
“Parent meetings/activities”

3 Click the Add button
3

Your calendar will now display major events and will
receive any updates to the HHA calendar automatically.

Your Google Calendar will open and in “Other calendars”
you’ll see “Parent meetings/activities” listed.

This HOW-TO is brought to you by the efforts of the HHA PTO.
Want to help? Contact us!

This is a direct link to the calendar:

AUDUBON ADVENTURES IN
JANUARY 2020

With Patterson Park Audubon Center

Programas con Audubon en Parque
Patterson

¡Invitamos a su familia a programas sobre
naturaleza en español!

SAVE THE DATE: AUDUBON’S WINTER WATERFOWL SPECIAL
February 8th, 2020 ∙ times and locations vary

Bundle up and explore Baltimore to discover what we miss when we winter indoors!
Stay tuned for details and registration for this Audubon fundraiser: baltimorebirding.com

BILINGUAL TINY TOTS | AMIGOS PEQUEÑITOS BILINGÜES IN PATTERSON PARK
Friday, January 24th ∙ Viernes, 24 Enero
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Animal Tracks ∙ Huellas de Animales

Meet at the picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake
Empezamos en la mesa al lado noreste del lago en el parque

Ages: 2-5 ∙ Para niños de 2 a 5 años ∙ $5 suggested donation per child, with an adult
Tiny Tots is an early childhood environmental education program where kids make a craft, play a game,

and read a story around a nature theme. Space is limited.
Please register in advance: [email protected] or 410.558.2473.
Audubon imparte este programa infantil sobre naturaleza donde los niños exploran artes, juegos, e

historias, todo alrededor de un tema central – ofrecido en español.
Registración: 410.558.2473 o [email protected].

AUDUBON’S ALL-AGES BIRD WATCHING WALKS
Saturday, January 18th in Druid Hill Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM

Meet at 3001 East Drive
*Saturday, January 25th in Patterson Park, 8:00 – 9:30 AM
*Beginner Birders Walk: Learn birding basics and beginner ID skills!
Meet at the fountain, closest to E. Lombard St. and S. Patterson Park Ave.

All ages and abilities welcome! ∙ Free!
Over 200 bird species have visited Patterson Park, an important migratory stopover in Baltimore City!
Audubon experts will lead us in search of avian friends! Bring the whole family! No experience necessary.

There is no need to RSVP for this event, just arrive ready to explore! To borrow binoculars:
[email protected] or 410.558.2473.

VOLUNTEER WITH AUDUBON!
Ready to see the park through the Audubon lens? Eager to learn new skills while helping birds and
Baltimore? There are many ways to get involved, both in Audubon’s outdoor “classroom” and in behind-

the-scenes tasks.
Email for details: [email protected]

Elementary & Middle Traditional Brea

January 2020

Monday Tuesday Wednesday
1
2
Winter Break
Students must select at least 3 food items.
One item must be a serving of fruit or vegetable. Schools Closed

6 Oatmeal Breakfast 7 Turkey Sausage 8 Peach & Raspberry 9
Bun Breakfast Pizza Yogurt 16

Assorted Cold Cereal Assorted Cold Cereal Crunchy Granola
Graham Crackers Graham Crackers Clusters
Ginger Gold Apple Orange Dreamsicle
Black Plum Applesauce Cup Assorted Cold Cereal
Black Plum Graham Crackers
13 Waffle Mixed Fruit Cup
Chicken Sausage 14 Turkey Sausage Banana
Patty Breakfast Pizza
Syrup 15 Plain Bagel
Assorted Cold Cereal Cinnamon Raisin
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers Bagel
Graham Crackers Peachy Applesauce
Ginger Gold Apple Cup Assorted Cold Cereal
Black Plum Black Plum Graham Crackers
Mixed Fruit Cup
20 Banana

Martin Luther King 21 Turkey Sausage 22 Peach & Raspberry 23
Day Breakfast Pizza Yogurt 30

Schools Closed Assorted Cold Cereal Crunchy Granola
Graham Crackers Clusters
27 Waffle Orange Dreamsicle
Chicken Sausage Applesauce Cup Assorted Cold Cereal
Patty Black Plum Graham Crackers
Syrup Mixed Fruit Cup
28 Turkey Sausage Banana
Assorted Cold Cereal Breakfast Pizza
Graham Crackers 29 Plain Bagel
Ginger Gold Apple Assorted Cold Cereal Cinnamon Raisin
Black Plum Graham Crackers Bagel
Peachy Applesauce
Cup Assorted Cold Cereal
Black Plum Graham Crackers
Mixed Fruit Cup
Banana

This institution is an equal opportunity prov

akfast Menu

Thursday Friday Options Available Daily at
Breakfast:
Cinnamon Glazed 3 Plain Bagel
French Toast Cinnamon Raisin Cold Cereal Options-
Bagel Apple Cinnamon Cheerios,
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal Multi-Grain Cheerios,
Fresh Orange Graham Crackers Original Cheerios,
Ginger Gold Apple
Assorted Fresh Fruit Cinnamon Toast Crunch,
Golden Grahams, Honey
Chicken Sausage & 10 Cinnamon Glazed
Egg Breakfast French Toast Kix
Sandwich 1% White Milk, Fat Free
Assorted Cold Cereal
Assorted Cold Cereal Graham Crackers White Milk
Graham Crackers Menu subject to change
Banana Assorted Fresh Fruit
Peach Cup Daily Available Breakfast Nutritionals

Chicken Breakfast 17 Ginger Gold Apple Breakfast Condiments
Fillet Biscuit Strawberry Banana
Yogurt Milk
Assorted Cold Cereal Apple Muffin Tops
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal
Banana Graham Crackers
Peach Cup Assorted Fresh Fruit

Chicken Sausage & 24
Egg Breakfast
Sandwich PD DAY
Schools Closed
Assorted Cold Cereal
Graham Crackers
Banana
Peach Cup

Chicken Breakfast 31 Strawberry Banana
Fillet Biscuit Yogurt

Assorted Cold Cereal Apple Muffin Tops
Graham Crackers Assorted Cold Cereal
Banana
Peach Cup Graham Crackers
Assorted Fresh Fruit

vider.

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE LU

January 2020

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

2

6 on 7 8 9

PB & 14 WG 2
WG on
21
13 15 16
PB &
PB & Corn Brown
WG
on

27 28 BBQ 22 23
PB & 30
WG Sour

WG on

29

Brown
on

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

UNCH MENU

Thursday Friday Options Available Daily at
Breakfast:
Cup 3 WG
WG 2 WG Cold Cereal Options-
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios,
Corn
Multi-Grain Cheerios,
10 Original Cheerios, Cinnamon

PB & Toast Crunch, Golden
Grahams, Honey Kix
BBQ 17
1% White Milk, Fat Free
PB & White Milk

PD Sometimes chocolate and strawberry

WG 2 Menu subject to change

WG 2 31 Assorted Fruit

PB & Milk

Daily Available Breakfast Nutritionals

r.

JANUARY 2020 HHA ACTIVITIES

Thursday, January 2, 2020 Coach Class Sparwasser Thursday, January 9, 2020 Coach Class Sparwasser
 7:30am - 8am B'More Green Club  7:30am - 8am Fire Drill
 2:40pm - 4pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars  2:10pm - 3:10pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars
 2:40pm - 4:20pm Coach Class Costello  2:40pm - 4:20pm Coach Class Costello
 2:50pm - 3:15pm Coach Class Lohrman  2:50pm - 3:15pm Coach Class Lohrman
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Basketball  2:50pm - 3:30pm Basketball
 2:50pm - 4:30pm Spanish Class  2:50pm - 4:30pm Spanish Class
 2:50pm - 3:50pm PTO Tutti Gusti Night  2:50pm - 3:50pm Strong Schools Mtg
 3pm – 8 pm Tai Qi  3:15pm - 4:15pm Tai Qi
 6pm - 7pm  6pm - 7pm

Friday, January 3, 2020 LGP Community Circle Friday, January 10, 2020 LGP Community Circle
 8:10am - 9:05am Play Rehearsal  8:10am - 9:05am Play Rehearsal
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Hip Hop Dance  2:40pm - 4:30pm Hip Hop Dance
 2:50pm - 3:50pm  2:50pm - 3:50pm Middle School Dance
 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Saturday, January 4, 2020

 9am - 2pm Mandatory Play Rehearsal Saturday, January 11, 2020

 9am - 2pm Play Rehearsal

Monday, January 6, 2020 Coach Class Schultz Monday, January 13, 2020 Padres Unidos/Parents United
 2:40pm - 3:15pm Reading Fluency Intervention  8am - 9:30am Group Tour
 2:40pm - 3:15pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars  8:30am - 9:30am Coach Class Schultz
 2:40pm - 4:20pm Play Rehearsal  2:40pm - 3:15pm Reading Fluency Intervention
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Chess Club  2:40pm - 3:15pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars
 2:45pm - 4pm Coach Class O'Connor  2:40pm - 4:20pm Play Rehearsal
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Clary  2:40pm - 4:30pm Chess Club
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Junior Girl Scouts  2:45pm - 4pm Coach Class O'Connor
 4:30pm - 6pm Basketball Clinic  2:45pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Clary
 6pm - 7pm  2:50pm - 3:30pm Basketball Game
 4pm - 5pm Brownies & Daisies
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Coach Class Kaplan  4:30pm - 6pm Basketball Clinic
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Weber  6pm - 7pm PTO Meeting
 7:30am - 8am Debate  6pm - 7pm
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Session 2 STEAM
 2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Luthers Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Coach Class Kaplan
 2:45pm - 4pm Coach Class Pellegrini  7:30am - 8am Coach Class Weber
 2:45pm - 3:15pm Basketball  7:30am - 8am Debate
 2:50pm - 4:30pm Soccer  2:40pm - 4:30pm Session 2 STEAM
 5pm - 6pm HHA Middle School for Your Child  2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Luthers
 5pm - 6:30pm Cub Scouts  2:45pm - 4pm Coach Class Pellegrini
 6pm - 7pm Cadettes  2:45pm - 3:15pm Open Doors
 6pm - 7pm  2:45pm - 4pm Builders Club
 2:50pm – 4pm Basketball
Wednesday, January 8, 2020  2:50pm - 4:30pm Soccer
 5pm - 6pm Cub Scouts
 Gr K Audubon  6pm - 7pm

 7:15am - 8am Coach Class Ruppenthal

 1:20pm - 1:45pm Coach Class Douglas

 2:40pm - 4:20pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Play Rehearsal

 6pm - 7pm Basketball Clinic

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Friday, January 24, 2020
 School Closed
 7:15am - 8am Coach Class Ruppenthal  6:30pm - 12am Professional Development
Midnight Madness for Middle School
 1:20pm - 1:45pm Coach Class Douglas Students

 2:40pm - 4:20pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars

 2:40pm - 4:30pm Play Rehearsal

 2:50pm - 4pm Diversity Club Saturday, January 25, 2020

 3pm - 4pm School Family Council Meeting 9am - 2pm Play Rehearsal

 6pm - 7pm Basketball Clinic Monday, January 27, 2020
 LGP Deadline Q2
Thursday, January 16, 2020  2:40pm - 3:15pm
 2:40pm - 3:15pm
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Sparwasser  2:40pm - 4:20pm Coach Class Schultz
 2:40pm - 5pm Reading Fluency Intervention
 2:40pm - 4pm B'More Green Club  2:45pm - 4pm Gr 4 Emerging Scholars
 2:45pm - 3:30pm Play Rehearsal
 2:40pm - 4:20pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars  2:50pm - 3:30pm Chess Club
 4pm - 5pm Coach Class O'Connor
 2:50pm - 3:15pm Coach Class Costello  4:30pm - 6pm Coach Class Clary
Basketball Game
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Lohrman Brownies & Daisies

 2:50pm - 4:30pm Basketball

 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Class

 4pm - 5pm Basketball Game

 6pm - 7pm Tai Qi

Friday, January 17, 2020 LGP Community Circle Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Coach Class Kaplan
 Gr 1 Audubon PreK Trip  7:30am - 8am Coach Class Weber
 Gr 4 Audubon Play Rehearsal  7:30am - 8am Debate
 8:10am - 9:05am PTO Happy Hour  2:40pm - 4:30pm Session 2 STEAM
 10am - 1pm  2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Luthers
 2:40pm - 4:30pm  2:45pm - 4pm Coach Class Pellegrini
 6pm  2:45pm - 3:15pm Open Doors
 2:45pm - 4pm Soccer
Monday, January 20, 2020  5pm - 6pm Cub Scouts
 School Closed - Martin Luther King Day  6pm - 7pm

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Coach Class Kaplan Wednesday, January 29, 2020
 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Weber  7:15am - 8am Coach Class Ruppenthal
 7:30am - 8am Conexiones Latinas  1:20pm - 1:45pm Coach Class Douglas
 8am - 10am Debate  2:40m - 4:20pm Gr 3 Emerging Scholars
 2:40pm - 4:30pm Session 2 STEAM  2:40pm - 5pm Play Rehearsal
 2:40pm - 4pm Coach Class Luthers  2:50pm - 4pm Diversity Club
 2:45pm - 4pm Coach Class Pellegrini
 2:45pm - 3:15pm Soccer Thursday, January 30, 2020
 5pm - 6pm Cub Scouts
 6pm - 7pm Cadettes  Gr 2 Audubon
 6pm - 7pm
 Gr 5 Audubon

 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Sparwasser

 2:40pm - 4pm B'More Green Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2020  2:40pm - 4:20pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars
 7:15am - 8am Coach Class Ruppenthal
 1:20pm - 1:45pm Coach Class Douglas  2:50pm - 3:15pm Coach Class Costello
 2:40pm - 5pm Play Rehearsal
 2:50pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Lohrman

 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Class

 4pm - 5pm Basketball Game

Thursday, January 23, 2020  6pm - 7pm Tai Qi
 2nd Quarter Ends

 7:30am - 8am Coach Class Sparwasser Friday, January 31, 2020
 8:10am - 9:05am LGP Recognition Ceremony
 8:25am - 9:20am LGP Community Circle  2:40pm - 5pm Play Rehearsal

 2:40pm - 4:20pm Gr 2 Emerging Scholars

 2:50pm - 3:15pm Coach Class Costello

 2:50pm - 3:30pm Coach Class Lohrman

 2:50pm - 3:50pm Spanish Class

 4pm - 5pm Basketball Game

 5pm - 5:30pm Parent Meeting Winter MCAP Tutoring

Info Session

 5:30pm - 7:30pm Student Celebration Night